The OECD’s Governing with Artificial Intelligence (2025) report reviews over 200 use cases of AI across 11 core government functions, from service delivery to justice and regulation. It finds that 57% of applications focus on automating or tailoring services, 45% enhance decision-making and forecasting, while 30% support accountability and anomaly detection. Yet only 15% of governments have a formal AI investment framework, and common constraints include legacy IT systems, budget limits, poor data sharing, and weak outcome measurement. The report argues for risk-based guardrails instead of blanket rules, to balance innovation with safety. It also identifies seven enablers for trustworthy AI adoption in the public sector: governance, data, infrastructure, skills, investment, procurement, and partnerships.
For India, where NITI Aayog’s “AI for All” vision intersects with MeitY’s digital initiatives, the OECD findings highlight both momentum and gaps. While pilots in agriculture, health, and education show promise, scaling AI across government requires stronger procurement systems, investment frameworks, and accountability tools.
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